Dusek Farm Tops Pierce County Dairy Output With 699 Fat Pounds
At River Falls Wisconsin area farm three miles west of River Falls Jaycees honored Marvin Dusek as outstanding young farmer of 1971 and he later led Pierce County dairymen with 699 pounds of butterfat from a herd that averages near 18 938 pounds of milk per cow. The Duseks, Montana born Mary at his side, run 42 home bred Holsteins and avoid buying cows. They emphasize milk production over fat and maintain high production through careful feeding, regularly testing feed and keeping protein around 19 to 20 percent.
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Dusek milking operation shifts to outdoor feeding and Harvestore silo switch
The Duseks moved from 30 to 47 cows, rebuilt buildings, and adopted an outdoor circular feedbank with a south facing shed to protect cattle. They replaced an 18 by 60 foot silo with a Harvestore, paying $5,500 then selling the old unit for $1,500. They pursue milking quality over show cattle, relying on Midwest Breeders for studs with strong udders and feet.
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Fourth generation Dusek dairy farm stays put near Twin Cities
The Duseks run a 314 acre Pierce County dairy operation with 75 acres hay 75 corn and 30 oats. They lean toward long range plans, prefer modest semen spending, and rely on feeding programs. Retirement thoughts center on a hillside view over run off dam and travel to Montana.
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US farm index up 1 percent in October
The US farm price index rose 1 percent in October, led by higher prices for cattle hogs milk soybeans and wheat, while citrus broilers potatoes and apples fell. Meat animal prices climbed 4 percent from a year earlier with cattle at 53.20 dollars per hundredweight.
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